Team Leader

Paid Position

Support Raising Required

Employment Dates: May 17th - Aug 6th, 2019

Position Description:

As Team Leader you will have the opportunity to lead a team of 8-10 Summer Staff members and oversee nine weeks of mission trips. You will be the contact point and support for team members- encouraging them and challenging them to grow daily through your leadership. In addition to the on-site leadership, you will be responsible for working with youth leaders prior to their arrival on site. You will also have the opportunity to build and develop relationships with community members. A Team Leader’s ultimate responsibility is to ensure the trip runs smoothly and each church has the best week possible.

Pre-Summer Responsibilities:

Online Team Leader Training- April 12th-13th, 2019

Mandatory Team Leader Training in Madison, WI – May 17th-20th, 2019

Summer Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of the weekly mission trips

Maintain contact with youth leaders prior to their trip

Practice clear communication with Summer Staff team, youth leaders, and community members

Lead and empower teammates in their roles through servant leadership

Facilitate a Christ-centered team culture

Work with youth leaders to create crew assignments

Execute excellent customer service with youth leaders

Manage and maintain a budget with integrity

Submit weekly expense reports

Build and maintain healthy relationships with community members and church partners

Lead and participate alongside students at work projects daily

Participate in daily devos and nightly worship

Qualifications:

Must be a believer in Jesus Christ and hold to Next Step’s statement of faith

Previous mission experience

Previous leadership experience

Previous Next Step experience preferred but not required

Strong leadership, organizational and time-management skills

Where short term Mission Trips collide with long term Community Development.